Vancouver to Bismarck (YVR–BIS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YVR Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between YVR and BIS. Nearest airports to YVR with scheduled service: Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 32 mi) · Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 36 mi) · Victoria International Airport (YYJ, 39 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 5h 44m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Bismarck flights
DEN Denver 5h 54m ACCMUA → CMUA Denver (DEN) to Bismarck flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 5m AAASAY → AAQFQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Bismarck flights
ORD Chicago 10h 43m AAACAY → AA Chicago (ORD) to Bismarck flights
LAS Las Vegas 14h 3m ACAFKE → G4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Bismarck flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Vancouver to Bismarck
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between YVR and BIS, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YVR Routes BIS Routes YVR Live Flights BIS Live Flights YVR Delays BIS Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YVR to BIS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
MSP ~5h 44m DEN ~5h 54m DFW ~9h 5m ORD ~10h 43m LAS ~14h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
250
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YVR → BIS
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
60%
Return
BIS → YVR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays → BIS delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
YVR: PDT · BIS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 8:00 PM in Bismarck.
Visa & Entry

Canadian citizens do not need a visa or ESTA to enter the United States for tourism or business stays up to 6 months. A valid Canadian passport is required for air travel. Land and sea crossings also accept a NEXUS card, enhanced driver's license, or FAST card. At the border, officers determine the length of stay and may ask for proof of ties to Canada and a return plan.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to YVR

The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.

Facts

YVR–BIS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Vancouver to Bismarck route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YVR
Full nameVancouver International Airport
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m
Destination: BIS
Full nameBismarck Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YVR to BIS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BIS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Bismarck is 2 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Yes, return flights from BIS to YVR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Denver and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.